Shirin Neshat

Shirin Neshat's determination to do away with Western assumptions about Middle Eastern women has resulted in an already deep body of astounding and profound work. These images wrest emotional, aesthetic, and political freedom from the dominant patriarchal culture, whether it be the colonialist West or fundamentalist Iran. This volume offers a look at Neshat's latest film installation, and includes critical commentary on the work. The book also offers a concise overview of Neshat's career with images from her most important works and a biography and bibliography.Neshat, Shirin is the author of 'Shirin Neshat' with ISBN 9788881583140 and ISBN 8881583143.